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“The Chargers Got Screwed By The Refs” – NFL Refs Under Fire Over Game-Sealing Call [VIDEO]

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This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.

Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Photo via NFL Network)

NFL referees once again are under the spotlight after a controversial ending to the Houston Texans vs. the Los Angeles Chargers. The Week 17 duel ended with the Texans taking a 20-16 win to clinch a playoff berth, stay in the race for the AFC South title and end the Chargers’ chances to take down the Denver Broncos in the AFC West.

With 2:32 left in the fourth quarter, the Chargers’ defense sacked C.J. Stroud for a 9-yard loss. The Chargers would have taken the ball back, but the referees called illegal contact on cornerback Tarheeb Still. The Texans kept the ball, and Stroud kneeled twice to end the game.

The Chargers’ hottest female fan hoped to celebrate, but the game went south.

NFL Fans Left Fuming Over Referee’s Decision Against Chargers

Dec 27, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws from the end zone as Houston Texans defensive tackle Tommy Togiai (72) applies the pressure during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

The call elicited a wide range of reactions from fans. Many called out referees on social media, accusing them of sabotaging the Chargers.

“The roughing the passer call on the chargers was aweful as well,” one fan said.

“The ref has to have money on this game. The refs call roughing the passer on Chargers were questionable. How many missed illegal contact calls did this ref not call when Texans were all over Chargers receivers all game,” another fan said.

“How does this get called this late in a game? Ruined any chance of a comeback. And the qb was getting sacked anyways. Unbelievable,” a third fan said.

“This call was even worse than the roughing-the-passer penalty on Stroud. This game is becoming unbearable to watch. It’s f****ng football,” another fan wrote.

“No dog in this fight but this was one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen. Inexcusable,” a fifth fan said.

“Brutal call, almost as bad as the call where they said he lined up offsides. Refs totally ruining the NFL this year. Too many calls that have nothing to do with the play,” another fan chimed in.

The Chargers will take on the Broncos in Week 18, while the Texans will close out the season against the Indianapolis Colts.

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